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Australian-British forward Obi Kyei departed German club Cuxhaven and has signed with Leeds Force.

Kyei touched down in England shortly before making his Leeds' debut and played his first minutes in a 100-94 loss to Chesire Phoenix.

Due to German Pro B rules allowing just two Americans on the court at a time and the makeup of the Cuxhaven roster, Kyei split import minutes as a big man positions, yet still produced 11.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.9 steals per game in just 23 minutes per night.

The Sydney native is an athletic combo forward with an intriguing outside skill-set combined with the ability to play close to the basket while also being a versatile defender.

'I am thrilled to be with the Force. This is a team with a young and passionate head coach and an excellent management team and they're record doesn't indicate the culture this team has begun to build,' Kyei told Eurobasket.com.

How do you feel now that you have landed in Leeds? Daniel Nelson : I am excited to be here with the Leeds Force. It's a new team and we are getting to know each other. We're going to take some time over the next few weeks to build this program so we can establish a style of basketball that's not only exciting for our fans, but also gives them pride to support a team that plays together and competes. You landed just a week before the first game. How has the adjustment been and will you...[read more]

How do you feel now that you have landed in Leeds?

Daniel Nelson : I am excited to be here with the Leeds Force. It's a new team and we are getting to know each other. We're going to take some time over the next few weeks to build this program so we can establish a style of basketball that's not only exciting for our fans, but also gives them pride to support a team that plays together and competes.

You landed just a week before the first game. How has the adjustment been and will you guys be prepared?

DN: Preparation has been limited in that's it's been a quick start and a new situation putting it all together at the moment and building offense, defense and culture. It will take time, but we'll give everything we have from the get go.

What can the BBL expect from the Force this season?

DN: I think over the course of the season the BBL can expect to see a Leeds Force team that sticks together, plays diligent basketball that is physical, fast and intelligent, an excellent culture, success on the court and a strong focus on the long-term development of our organisation and our players.

Last year was an impressive step forward for you in taking over the reigns of German Pro B club Noerdlingen and developing some young talent. What has been the most important lesson you learned in the past year?

DN: Something that has always been an important focus for me personally is developing fundamentals and small detailed skill's amongst our players. Skills that will stand the pressure of intense and physical opposition in game. Transferring that onto the court. Making sure players work on the fundamentals that you need within the game. Sticking to basics and starting from there.

I'd like to thank Force management for appointing me to the position and I am looking forward to joining this community full of supporters, sponsors and volunteers who contribute to this organisation. I wish everybody and happy and healthy season ahead. Thank you.

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